Fulton County, Georgia

Georgia Senate District 48

2 candidates are tracked for Georgia Senate District 48, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Shawn Still and Laura Murvartian. Candidate information follows official Fulton County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Shawn Still (Republican), Laura Murvartian (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Shawn Still is the sitting member, per the Secretary of State's certified list. Party nominees were chosen at the May 19 primary and June 16 runoff (majority rule); independents qualified by petition. The field is the Secretary of State's certified November 2026 candidate list (read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Shawn Still, is on the ballot.

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Shawn Still

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities

Removing phones from classrooms and expanding technical college pathways
Human trafficking prevention training for front-line workers
Ending surprise ambulance billing

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Shawn Still is the sitting Georgia State Senator for District 48 and owner of Olympic Pool Plastering & Shotcrete, per his campaign site. He sponsored legislation requiring front-line workers to be trained to identify and report human trafficking, per his campaign site.

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Laura Murvartian

Democratic

Top priorities

Economic opportunity for working families
Bringing business and negotiation experience to the legislature
Civic and voter engagement

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Laura Murvartian is a business executive, small business owner and nonprofit leader who worked as a senior negotiator at Turner Broadcasting and Equifax, per her campaign site. She is founder and executive director of Arte Georgia and holds a master's degree in public policy from the University of Michigan.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Georgia Senate District 48 in 2026?

When is the Georgia Senate District 48 election in Georgia?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Georgia are on the Georgia election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Fulton County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Fulton County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Georgia House District 25 Georgia House District 47 Georgia House District 48 See all 37 Fulton County races

Candidate profiles

Shawn Still, full profile Laura Murvartian, full profile Official Georgia election office